The Huronite Motivates With Harvest Advice
The article urges optimism and diligence as rains arrive and crops are assured. It encourages readers to prepare for harvest, smile and work, and take control to keep things on a positive path.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
4
The article urges optimism and diligence as rains arrive and crops are assured. It encourages readers to prepare for harvest, smile and work, and take control to keep things on a positive path.
Pettigrew stated that he was grateful he had no influence with the administration, a remark seen as reflecting the sentiments of about 35,000 Republicans in South Dakota regarding the current federal leadership.
A nostalgic note extols South Dakota as a consistently cheerful retreat, praising its welcoming atmosphere and enduring appeal despite discouraging days. The piece invites readers to return year after year to enjoy the state’s warmth and hospitality.
A new Free Silver Republican Party forms signaling an end to the Pettigrew Populist alliance. Pettigrew may lose influence as the coalition fractures and his role as a decisive political figure wanes.
The speaker argues people have no rights the sugar trust must respect and recalls English attempts to force goods on America. He warns that to curb rapacious trusts, descendants in the free country may need to adopt measures once used by colonists, even if sugar becomes scarce.
The June 12 issue features Thomas Rob inson Dawley Jr reporting from Cuba on a Spaniard insurgent engagement in which he participated. It also covers an Anglo American chess match between House of Commons and House of Representatives teams and Andrew F West’s illustrated piece on Princeton Library modeled after Oxford Magdalen tower by W A Potter.
The Sioux Falls Press shifts from alleging Major Pickler’s past to presenting his denial and defending him. The paper now favors the mayor to hurt Kit Tredge, but Pickler’s supporters, including Kit Tredge and loyal Republicans, plan to unite in the drive against populism.
The Alexandria Herald criticizes appointments as patronage who wield power from Washington and Pierre. The Huronite endorses the four leaders while detailing Chautauqua 1897 speakers and events at Madison with lectures, music, and education programs.
A Gulf coast analysis praises southern farming advantages and notes dense pine lands, low labor costs, and year round crops with oranges grapes and pears. It warns about soil fertility and emphasizes early markets and healthful climate. Gen Butterworth's memorial remarks urge citizen responsibility in law and public spending.
The speaker urges Republicans to appoint supporters to federal posts in South Dakota while preventing Kyle from building a party follow ing. He warns the committee will face criticism but cautions against fighting over a few appointments and siding with populists to create a factional split.
The Yankton Gazette lists elevations for many South Dakota places plus river falls. Aberdeen sits at 1,300 feet, Yankton 1,206, Gettysburg 2,082 the state's high east of the Missouri, and Deadwood at 4,545 with Harney Peak at 7,403 feet the highest in the state. The Missouri river enters at 1,572 and leaves at 1,076 feet, a 496 foot drop.
A verse fragment expresses fear of debt, life insurance, and a widow’s loneliness after death. The speaker contemplates being buried and a neighbor’s reaction. The narrator, Mortimer C. Brown, hints at a curious, ironic twist about grief and a restless heart.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has issued a handsome pamphlet about Deer Park with fine engravings. Request a copy by sending a two cent stamp to D. O. Jones, Manager Central Building, Baltimore, Maryland.
The week brought below normal temperatures with frosts and cool days. General and heavy rains improved soil moisture, aided wheat oats barley and grasses, but frost and breath hurt corn gardens and potatoes. Counties report varying damage while overall crops show delayed growth but potential recovery with warmer weather.
Dr Hartman offers to direct treatment of many female disease cases at no charge during the summer. Treatment by correspondence, with medicines and guidance, and confidential records. Women must send age, life situation, history and symptoms to Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio. Pe rana Drug Manufacturing sends free pamphlet.
O. P. Welle says he has bought Hill's photograph gallery, refitted and guarantees first class work at reasonable prices, inviting inquiries and price checks. The ad notes cheap farm land near central Minnesota on ten year terms via Northern Pacific, plus wheat buyers in Haron City Mills seeking good milling wheat.
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